Although Wei Shui wanted to know what kind of surprise Jiang Chenghan would give him, for him, it was undoubtedly overkill to use someone like Jiang Chenghan for this autumn festival. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info Wei Shui decided to send him a special task.

"Chenghan, do you know Zhang Yang?" Wei Shui opened the topic and asked as if unintentionally.

Jiang Chenghan immediately replied: "If you go back to the second master, this person and student will naturally know." When the big ceremony was the most fierce for a while, he was transferred to Nanzhili to be the head of the criminal department in Nanjing. ”

Wei Shui nodded, and asked again: "Then do you know why he was transferred to Nanjing?" ”

The Ming Dynasty initially set the capital in Nanjing, and it was only in the Ming Dynasty that the capital was moved to Beijing, and Nanjing existed as a companion capital.

There are several main reasons for the establishment of the accompanying capital.

The first thing to bear the brunt of is the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum in Nanjing, which is where Zhu Yuanzhang was buried. As Emperor Taizu, even if he dies, he must have enough glory. Therefore, although Nanjing is no longer the capital, the political level cannot be lowered, otherwise, Zhu Yuanzhang's style will be lowered.

Secondly, the territory of the Ming Dynasty was not the largest in Chinese history, but it was also very vast. Moreover, there were always remnants of the Yuan Dynasty in the north, and the Mongol soldiers and horses were constantly invading, posing a serious threat to Beijing, the capital of the Ming Dynasty. In this way, the emperor could not govern the country wholeheartedly, but had to prevent trouble above his head. In this way, he will not be able to grasp the far south. The purpose of setting up a capital is to be able to strengthen the control of the south.

Third, it should be prevention before it happens. In case if the descendants are not filial and the country is defeated by Mongolia in the north, then at least whether it is the emperor or the crown prince, if one runs out, he can sit in Nanjing. Reorganize the national politics, those who have the ability can counterattack the past, come to a Zhongxing, the most unfortunate, and there is also that half of the country, isn't it?

Nanjing, as the accompanying capital, not only set up the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies, but also set up the Six Ministries, the Imperial History, etc., in addition to having one less emperor than Beijing City, it is not bad on the surface.

But in fact, as we said earlier, the Ming Dynasty, if you want to be promoted, you must have three nearness! And Nanjing, obviously, whether it is from the emperor, the palace, or the imperial power, can be called a far word. Over time, it has become a place of debasement.

If the political opponent is too strong to kill him, and he can't force people to resign and go home, then the best way is to force him to Nanjing and freeze him. When his luck passes, this life will probably be over.

Therefore, Nanjing has nicknames such as 'Purple Flower Shangshu' and 'Bird Raising Imperial History', but in fact, it is just a group of idlers wearing official hats.

Hearing Wei Shui suddenly ask about the affairs of the court, Jiang Chenghan was a little overwhelmed at first, and after thinking about it for a while, he hesitated and said, "According to the student's opinion...... Second master, is it because Zhang Yang offended the cabinet? ”

"Offending the Cabinet?" Wei Shui smiled, "Why do you think so?" ”

Jiang Chenghan said: "Although Zhang Yang is not a new science and technology scholar, he is a person valued by His Majesty after all. His performance in Nanchang was very tough, and he also won the favor of many courtiers. Such a person does not stay in the central government or go to the locality, but is arranged to go to Nanjing to retire...... The students thought that unless they offended the Cabinet, there was no other explanation. ”

"Well, you're right." Wei Shui first expressed his affirmation, and then said, "Although there is a bit of truth, but ...... Chenghan, in the political journey, you still need more experience! You know? Zhang Yang is just a small person, and the cabinet wants to rectify him and kill him. In terms of His Majesty's strength at that time, there was no way to take the cabinet at all. But why was he sent to Nanking instead of being killed? Well? If you don't take the exam, I'll tell you, this is the result of a tug-of-war! ”

"The result of the tug-of-war?" Jiang Chenghan didn't understand this very well, he asked, "Second Master, is this the result of mutual compromise between His Majesty and the cabinet?" ”

"Not bad." Wei Shui said, "Zhang Yang's departure to Nanjing is a concession from His Majesty. And the retreat of the cabinet, you should also see that now, the honorific titles of Emperor Xingxian and Empress Dowager Xingguo are the result of the retreat of the cabinet. Actually, that's not what I'm telling you. Listen, the reason why Zhang Yang went to Nanjing was my suggestion. But this does not mean that he will retire in Nanjing for the rest of his life. Instead, it hibernated! As the saying goes, if you don't fly for three years, you will soar into the sky; Three years without a hit, a blockbuster! I need him to accumulate strength in Nanjing, and when His Majesty needs it, he will burst out in one fell swoop. ”

Jiang Chenghan's mouth opened wide in surprise.

He is just a small businessman who doesn't make much money, and at most, he has only learned some so-called 'ways of governing the country' from Shen Zeng, who has been a county magistrate. He felt very unfamiliar with the regression of accumulating strength in order to wait for a comeback, such a common method in the court.

Of course, this did not delay his quick thinking.

Jiang Chenghan asked; "Second master, what do you need students to do when you tell students this?"

Wei Shui said with a smile; "Chenghan, you are very smart! In the long run, you will be able to fulfill your ambitions! I know that your layout for Qiuqiu in the capital has begun, but I now need you to give up the endgame that has begun to be laid out here and help me go to Nanjing. ”

"To Nanjing?" Although he had obviously guessed it in his heart, when these words came out of Wei Shui's mouth, Jiang Chenghan couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. He is just a newcomer to officialdom and a political novice. When he went to the capital with many people, he didn't feel how nervous he was, but when Wei Shui gave him such a task alone, he couldn't help but be nervous.

"Yes, it's you, go to Nanjing, and do something for me." Wei Shui said firmly, looking at Jiang Chenghan's dodging gaze, and realizing that he suddenly gave him such a task, which would inevitably make him feel nervous, so he comforted him with a smile and said, "Chenghan, there are many martial artists around me, like Mo Da, there is no shortage. But literati, there is a lot of lack around me. I am afraid that the only ones who can be called handy are you scholars. And among you, I am most optimistic about you! I don't know, would you like to help me with this? ”

Would you like to?

Wei Shui asked, but Jiang Chenghan didn't feel that he had the right to refuse.

"Second master, since you can afford to look up to the students, the students will naturally do their best to do the things you tell them to do well." Jiang Chenghan's assurances made Wei Shui smile.

It's good to have the guts, as long as you dare to try, there is nothing that will not succeed.